Friday, 18 August

Public debate: Can places of worship be shared?

The University of Liverpool’sSchool of Architecturewill host the third Baroness Warsi FoundationModern Places of Worshipdebate on Friday, 25 November.

The event, organised in partnership with theEmpowering Design PracticesProject, will explore the role of places of worship in communities, and how these spaces can be shared for different activities, peoples and faiths.

A free event, it aims to bring together diverse voices from across communities and sectors in Liverpool, and is open to anyone interested in exploring the future of places of worship and their place in our communities.

Chaired by Lord Alton of Liverpool, the panel of speakers will include:

Sophia de Sousa, Empowering Design Practices project research team & Chief Executive, The Glass-House Community Led Design.

Baroness Warsi said: “Shifting demographics, sustainable design, and advancing technology, all pose fresh challenges and opportunities for places of worship. How they respond will shape the future of faith in the UK. Shared spaces are a key part of this discussion. We’re looking forward to hearing from our panel of speakers and audience in Liverpool. We’re grateful to Dr Andrew Crompton and the University of Liverpool for hosting this event.”